| Nanako Sasaki | |
| Birth Date: | 16 March 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Japan |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Adelaide United |
| Years1: | 2017–2020 |
| Clubs1: | Adelaide City |
| Years2: | 2021 |
| Caps2: | 24 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Years3: | 2021– |
| Clubs3: | Adelaide United |
| Caps3: | 50 |
| Goals3: | 4 |
| Club-Update: | 28 May 2024 |
Nanako Sasaki (born 16 March 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Adelaide United in the A-League Women.
Sasaki came to Australia in 2021 with the primary intention of learning English to help fulfil her dream of becoming a Flight attendant with Qantas,[1] her football career was seen as just a hobby.[2]
Sasaki signed for Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia club Adelaide City where over a period of 4 seasons she won several team and individual honors.[3] For the 2021 season she signed with cross-town club Adelaide Comets where she scored 4 goals throughout the season, which led to Adelaide United offering her a contract.[3] After a successful opening season with Adelaide United, Sasaki was signed to a two-year extension.[4]